Shared a buttery plate with a fly and found it the helpful deterrent. Added syrup: He stopped begging at my plate. Banana pancakes were perfect texture and yummy! Bacon tasted fresh and no drippy grease. Eggs were done over-easy and lifted nicely on top of my pancake stack. The floor mopping worried me to the point of giving my napkin to a puddle neighboring a table of elderly patrons. Good waitress!

We ate outside near the fire lamps, loved it. The calamari was delicious along with the dipping sauce. The blackened chicken tortellini was everything, they used a tomato based sauce instead of white, good job. The gin cucumber martini was smooth and refreshing. The blackberry margarita was sweet, a good choice to mask the tequila, not weak at all. I sampled the chicken tenders and they were nice and juicy. I gave five stars because the food was good and we had waited awhile to be seated, with reservation made, the owners came over at different times to apologize for the wait. Our server was really good at putting in all of our orders and having things brought out in a timely manner. Great Job!

Pretty typical American grill fare. Service was good but food quality is a little lacking. Their “Greek Salad” is anything but a Greek salad - mostly lettuce filler with two little grape sized tomatoes sliced in half, a tiny bit of diced cucumber and feta cheese sprinkled on top. Fries are a little soggy as was the bread in the brisket press sandwich.

A really cozy and simple place to have some American classics that don’t break the bank. I got the salmon with mashed potato and asparagus, just the kind of meal I needed. The chicken matzo ball soup was divine, as well. They seated me inside immediately and servers were kind.

Met my wife at Rittenhouse Square after work. After looking at Google Maps for dinner locations, we decided to walk around and see what looked good. We walked one block when we came across Marathon Grill. There two sections of outdoor seating looked appealing and the menu looked great. There was a variety of options to choose from and many sounded delicious.I ordered a sauvignon blanc from the waitress and the wine was from New Zealand. It was delightful. The brisket was good, I especially loved the crispy shallots and onions. The gravy could have used a bit more flavor. The burger my wife ordered was also tasty, particularly the barbeque sauce. Whats most appealing is that they use local ingredients. Staff was friendly.Bathroom finder: walk past the bar and try one of the two nondescript black doors.

Can always count on marathon for a good meal, drinks and atmosphere. They have breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Service is good and food comes out quick. Prices are reasonable too .

Nice fun outdoor restaurant in the heart of Philly. We ordered the salmon burgers.. they were good.. if you want great Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg California is the place to go!

Picked up a chicken quesadilla and it was very goodPlace was very busy and food took awhile but I am understanding due to the traffic they had and we are in the middle of a pandemic

I love the vibe here.Recently, I visited and had shrimp tacos that were really good. It was nice size pieces of shrimp too.

Nothing special, but the food was good, nice sized portions and the staff was friendly. Our server made an excellent extra spicy Bloody Mary!

It was a cute outdoor seating area to go have lunch with friends and family. The food was amazing and affordable pricing.

Well prepared food...very slow service...expect that and just enjoy being with your people...salmon burger and the quiche were great...skip the hot toddy..

Great service and the food was pretty good but not amazing. I had the 18hr Brisket sandwich which was realy good, tender and had lots of flavor. The side caesar salad was wilted so I asked for fries instead but they were a bit disappointing as well.

Reviews are pretty accurate. Service is really great, drinks are extremely well made, but honestly the food is just so-so and standard bar fare at that. If the menu were improved a bit, could be 5 stars IMO.

This too was a nice experience, this date was with my 24 yr old daughter. We choose to dine outside. The sun was brighter than we expected but a waiter that was not ours camen over to move the umbrella to accommodate our desire to remain outside. Our simple meal was enjoyable as well.

Plenty of seating, both inside and out. Decent selection of menu choices, and drink options. Staff did a pretty good job attending to tables.

Not bad, solid burger, not super thick. Great atmosphere.

Definitely going back. Waitress was nice and respectful, for came perfectly on time, drinks was truly amazing, Highly Recommend

Nice outside seating. Good burger and fries too.

Fast and friendly service. Its one my go to restaurants when I cant find a restaurant or reservation 😉

This is my second time coming here and i haven’t been disappointed! Great food with a relaxing atmosphere! Every meal I’ve had here including my friends have all been amazing. The service was a little slow but worth the wait. They also have a great drink selection. Definitely will be coming back with more people soon!

My friend and I came here on a whim for brunch as we were in the area and it was pretty nice. Very casual place and the service isnt bad but it isnt great either... They took away my drink without even asking if I was done.. the food and coffee was really good! Id recommend brunch here

Nice place for breakfast or lunch. Good food, fair prices, and laid-back atmosphere. I dont drink but they also have a bar.

Great family and friendly environment!! Great food

First time at Marathon and I was not disappointed. Our waitress Lauren was amazing. Very polite, professional, and checked on us quite often which I like. The food was spot on from the appetizers to dessert. Some of the best Ive had. The strawberry cream shake was the best I ever had. Great environment, great location. If I had to critique one thing is the seating is a bit close. Other than that great place and I highly recommend stopping by.

Food was pretty good except for the metal and hair I found in it

Food was delicious, i got the marathon burger. Cooked to perfection! And the waitress even made me a mango mimosa which is not on the menu, but went above and beyond. Customer service and food was well over 5 stars ! Would def recommend!!

One of my favorite restaurants. Highly recommend the vegan chili, the crispy chicken salad and the Moroccan fish salad

Great food and atmosphere! Would definitely visit again. Service could be a bit faster though.

Our food was delicious and reasonably priced, especially for downtown Philly! I was very excited to see an extensive list of dinner specials. The staff were the friendliest people. Definitely recommend! Perfect date spot. Plus they served us very quickly as we were headed to a Flyers game after.

Great outside seating with great cafe like feel. good staff and decent casual menu. Server was attentive and the food came out well calimari was only avg but pierogies were excellent.

What a cute place, I loved the earthy vibe. They have ample seating for big groups or just yourself. Open kitchen is visible while standing, I enjoy being able to see the cleanliness of the kitchen. The menu was big so you have many options including gluten free and vegetarian dishes. My friend and I both enjoyed our farm fresh food.

Not a bad crab cake sandwich. Could’ve used toasted brioche and a lemon. Otherwise good. I Would probably go back and try something else on the menu.

Great place to grab some food and they give a good poor on the drinks. Had their new pot pie and it was fantastic!

Very friendly and accommodating. It was my grandsons birthday and what a surprise it was for him! I think he was so shocked he couldnt believe his eyes! LOL What a great end to his day.

Great service and friendly staff. I had a milkshake and a turkey club sandwich. The shake was delicious but the sandwich not so much. I was appreciative that the staff changed the tv to the channel we wanted so we could watch the soccer game!

Solid place among all the touristy spots. I loved the beef brisket. It basically melted in my mouth.

The crab cakes are mostly breading with little to no flavor. The drinks are very strong be careful.

We had so much fun here and great food we went there 2 days in a row on vacation. The service was excellent our waiters name was Conner and he was quick, informative and all around just a dedicated employee.... Dont see this a lot anymore....Defiantly a must stop and sit on new deck...

Came here for brunch on a Sunday morning. Pancakes were delicious, the service was disappointing. The restaurant was empty, and in the middle of my meal the server just handed me my check, and did not offer me another drink. I was actually planning on having 2 more, so I didn’t quite understand why she felt obligated to bring me a check in such an empty restaurant. Suggestive selling on slow days, turn and burn on busy days. Rookie mistake.

...been going to Marathon for 25 years, starting back at their original location, but I think this one is my favorite one ...it has a casual atmosphere, like a restaurant and a diner combined, the food has been consistently excellent, the staff has always been professional and very cool, and the prices have remained reasonable ...plus its a great spot for people watching because of the full length windows all around! (they also have outdoor seating)

Incredible food, light casual atmosphere. All 5 of us LOVED our food. My Mom is still craving more of the calamari haha. Waitress and the waiter she was training were both awesome. Will be back again when I visit family in Philly!

Food and service was phenomenal. Took my sister and niece there for lunch. They loved it as well!

Loved everything from the soup to dessert. Delicious salmon platter. Beautiful plating. Cozy atmosphere and Great prices.

Food is great! Service is super friendly and knowledgeable. It’s just pretty noisy so hard to have a conversation.

The calamari and jambalaya was so good. Raspberry twist was tasty also. No complaints when we come here

Food was very delicious. Lovely and clean space. Servers were very kind as well

Casual yet pristine clean ambiance with well priced delicious food served by professional unified staff. Highly recommended.

Decent place, came here for lunch. It gets pretty busy so expect to spend at least an hour. Over great experience, for myself Greek salad with shrimp and coffee. Both were great.

Great place for breakfast. Potato pancakes eggs Benedict were delicious, as was the smoothie. Nice atmosphere and service.

The staff was the absolute best. The food was out of this world. Ih and dont forget the cocktails. All around great experience.

Breakfast on a Sunday morning. I ordered the bacon, swiss & tomato omelette with a salad as a side. A salad! what a great option instead of potatoes! The omelette was delicious and the salad dressing was too. I asked what kind of dressing it was and I was told it was a vinaigrette dressing, it was white, creamy, not heavy cream, dill taste, my son said it was made with yogurt tool! I would buy it if they bottled it! Nice atmosphere, Watched the world go by as we ate. Prices okay. We will definitely return our next visit in town!

The atmosphere is wonderful for the area and the seating was quick, but the food was lacking a flavor, we had to ask for sauces to add something to be desired. We tried the Salmon and crab cake sandwich (crab cakes being the best of the two). The salmon flavor was strong and being a costal person that isnt a bad thing but I need a little more than that. The wait staff was FANTASTIC and neve kept us waiting and always was on point. I wasnt sure what to expect but I hoped for a little more when it came to the food. BUT this isnt a criticism of the kitchen but more of how they are instructed to prep the food.

The food was good and the waitress was great. The portions were a little small but turned out to be perfect for what we were doing. I will certainly come back here.

The blackberry Margarita was delicious and the service was great.

Very tasty food but it was freezing

The food was good. The music was 90s pop which was funny and I appreciated. They had the game on in the bar in the back which my husband appreciated.

One of the last Marathons still standing, great place for solid American eats

Very intimate atmosphere. Great food and service is fantastic!

Absolutely terrible service-waited an hour to receive ordered food. Hostess was very rude and server needed training

Went there for lunch with a friend of mine. Upon arriving we were kinda standing there for a while waiting to be seated. I understand when things get busy but none of the other employees acknowledged us or told us to wait to be seated or anything. Both the person seating us and the waitress seemed uninterested when helping us as well. We got the sampler which had chicken fingers, calamari, cheesesteak wontons and sweet potato fries. The wontons were good but for some reason the cheese whiz came with hot sauce in it which ruined the experience a bit. The sweet potato fries and the calamari were our favorites. The chicken fingers were really good as well but very filling. We were pretty much full after eating the sampler. Their fizzy drinks tasted like tap water. We ordered the vegetable capellini pasta with added herb roasted chicken and the make your own burger for the main dishes. Both were very average if not below average. The pasta is a good option if youre looking for something light but the chicken kind of dragged it down for being so dry. The marinade however was very flavorful, I just couldnt enjoy it because of the dryness. The burger was also dry. We requested it be cooked medium and while it looked cooked perfectly it lacked any juiciness and the char grilled flavor overwhelmed everything else. I think the sampler might have been the best dish of the day. Very average. We had to wait around for almost an extra hour to get our check and get the payment through. And for some reason they dont take discover.

Great food and atmosphere, although they seem to have their staff spread very thin. Service was terrible, but I would give them another shot because of the delicious, inexpensive dishes.

Awesome food & wait staff.... Me and my friends had a wonderful brunch. I highly recommend this venue 😌😉😏

Food was good.Service could have been better.But over all the place had a good vibe.

They put cookie dough in the pancakes.

Amazing spot for brunch, clean, fast service and very friendly staff! Drinks were fantastic, accidentally spilled a Bloody Mary on the table and not only did they replace the drink they gave me some seltzer to try to get the stain out of my pant leg! Thank you so much Marathon! We will be back!

Been here once and never again. Food was cold and I found a piece of hair and toothpick in my salad. A waiter tried to trip me on the way out for complaining.....Also a very white establishment. Overheard that owner has as history of favoring white workers over his workers of color. Not surprised after looking up an article about Jon Borish (the owner)...

Turkey club was great!

Food was good but didnt know they take a tip from you without your consent

Good food, easy, quick place to stop in for a bite to eat. Sat outside and enjoyed the city sidewalk traffic. Had the perogies which were very good, the cheesesteak wonton were...meh.

Nice ambiance, fun filling food, Great Staff!!!

Better than I expected.

Over 55 minutes for a burger. No way. They have huge problems here. Place half empty at 9 pm. Over 55 minutes for a burger is unacceptable.

Excellent food & great service

Comino from Chicago in vacation Mode... but worse service ever. The server with bad mood 😒

The manager rob is one of the rudest people I have ever met. Been a long time customer, won’t anymore.

Matzo ball soup so worth trying. A lot has changed there, if your your comfort is in a bowl go try.

Food very good but management trying to push out regulars before finished to empty tables for busy time.

Im always guaranteed a good meal here and its ideally located near the hotels I usually stay in. This time I ordered pork chop in a bourbon reduction sauce, mashed sweet potatoes and roasted brussel sprouts. It was delicious.

Good food and drinks attentive wait staff.

The food was just okay, not very tasty at all.

Good and So So days are good descriptions of the Marathon Grill !

Stumbled on this place and every aspect was great - really delicious food, friendly service and nice ambience. Recommended.

Average food. Its the atmosphere people come for....

Very nice food. We went for an early dinner and, while it wasnt very crowded, we had to wait quite a while for our food

I hated it, so I ordered my food at the same time as my date, well her food came she ate and as I was asking for the check, so I could go somewhere! It came out! That sucked!!

Perogies w/ poached egg and banana bread French toast... Satisfaction guaranteed.

I love to go to new restaurants as often as I can especially on trips, but I came back here 3 times over 2 weeks on a long trip to Philly! Awesome drinks (Bulleit Rye Manhattan) but the food was fresh and delicious served by attentive and informed waitstaff.

Love this place! I have been here in years

Great great food. Great customer service

My turkey burger was the best I ever had

A great lunch!

Delicious!

A group of us went here for dinner. Easy walk from the hotel. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. We each had a different plate. I chose the Pork Chop special. Wonderful presentation and taste. They offered fruit for dessert which I also had. We ate here because we were basically tired and a little lost. What a nice surprise! The food was good. I especially enjoyed the option to have them make a salad with just the ingredients I like! Very reasonably priced. Pleasant and quick service. Would definitely recommend. Nice way to end our day.

Been here twice and service was really slow both times. Ready to give up on trying to like this place.

Love Marathon Grill. The food is always good. The service is always spot on.The pot pie is awesome. Not your traditional make but with a flaky crust layer on top and a ton of good stuff under it.Breakfast all day, specialty drinks, and a friendly staff are a few other great things about this spot.

Great food and really friendly staff

Family friendly and comfortable restaurant with variety selections for brunch!

You can never go wrong with a Marathon Burger. The waiters/waitresses are friendly and attentive too!

Love swordfish.. Very 😋